General News Two trans Americans killed Tyianna “Davarea” Alexander, a 28-year-old black trans woman, and Samuel Edmund Damián Valentín, a trans man living in Puerto Rico, are the first American trans people to have been killed in acts of violence this year. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Queer Britain in conversation with Russell T Davies Join Queer Britain for a FREE online event on Channel 4’s new series It’s A Sin with writer and producer Russell T Davies on Thursday, February 4 from 6pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Sarah McBride sworn in as US senator 30-year-old Sarah McBride has been sworn in as the senator of Delaware after winning the November 2020 elections, making her the highest ranking transgender official in US history. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News EU could withdraw Polish funding The European Union has added a new clause to its funding rules, meaning Poland could face further financial restrictions if it continues to attack the country’s LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
McIver’s Ladies Baths General News Sydney baths ban trans women McIver’s Ladies Baths in Sydney, Australia, has faced backlash after updating it’s regulations to ban trans women who have not yet undergone gender-reassignment surgery. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Join us on BBCSussex Thu evening Join some of our editorial team on BBC Sussex, talking about Scene, been there, done that, and now planning for the future! By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Viktor Uspaskich General News Lithuanian MEP told to retract homophobic comments Lithuanian member of parliament, Viktor Uspaskich, has been encouraged to apologise for his homophobic comments or face being expelled from the country’s centre-left Labour party. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Reading Pride chair urges PM to prevent future attacks Paul Britt, the chair of Reading Pride, urged prime minister Boris Johnson to take measures to ensure such events do not occur again. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Anti-trans court case against the Crown Prosecution Service unsuccessful A legal challenge, against the Crown Prosecution Service for “adopting a pro-trans ideology”, has been unsuccessful. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Petition launched for trans Tasmanian prisoner rights A petition has been launched to urge authorities in Tasmania, an island state of Australia, to improve conditions for trans prison inmates. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community New grants for innovation in mental health New grant giving programme, Cameron Grants for Innovation in Mental Health, to encourage individuals and organisations to find innovative ways to support people suffering with poor mental health. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Arkansas proposes to enact hate crimes law Lawmakers in Arkansas, US, have proposed hate crime laws be enacted so perpetrators could face longer jail times for targeting someone on the basis of their race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
